The Hardy Boys Detective Handbook facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Franklin W. Dixon |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Hardy Boys |
| Genre | Detective, Mystery novel, Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
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Publication date
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1959 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 215 pp |
The Hardy Boys Detective Handbook is a special book in the original Hardy Boys series, published by Grosset & Dunlap.
This book is filled with short, fictional stories. These stories show how real detectives solve mysteries. They feature the famous Hardy Boys and their friends. Even though some parts of the book are a bit old, it's still a great guide. It teaches about basic forensics, which is how science helps solve crimes. You can learn about looking at fingerprints and shoe prints found at crime scenes.
Contents
Exploring the Hardy Boys Detective Handbook
This unique book stands out from the other Hardy Boys novels. It's not just a story; it's a guide to detective work. It helps young readers understand how clues are found and used.
What Makes This Handbook Special?
The Detective Handbook teaches readers about different ways to investigate. It uses fun stories to explain complex ideas. You can learn about:
- How to find and examine fingerprints.
- Understanding shoe prints and what they tell you.
- Other basic forensic techniques.
These skills are important for anyone interested in solving puzzles or mysteries.
Different Editions of the Handbook
Over the years, The Hardy Boys Detective Handbook was printed several times. Each new edition brought small changes. Let's look at how the book changed:
First Edition: 1959
The very first edition came out in 1959. It had special comments from Dominick A. Spina. He was a retired detective from the NYPD. This edition usually came with a dust jacket.
Second Edition: Picture Cover
Also released in 1959, this edition was first reprinted in 1962. It was much like the first edition. However, it featured a picture cover instead of a dust jacket.
Third Edition: New Expert Insight
This edition came out in 1966 for the text and 1972 for the artwork. The Stratemeyer Syndicate, which created the Hardy Boys, decided to get a new expert. They asked William F. Flynn, a retired agent from the FBI, for his knowledge. The text in this version was also made a bit shorter than the original.
Fourth Edition: Updated Look
The fourth edition was published in 1987. The content of the book changed only a little. However, it featured brand new artwork. This edition also changed the book's size. The Detective Handbook used to be bigger than the regular Hardy Boys novels. With this update, it was made to match the size of the rest of the collection.
